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Prana Appoints VP Of Sales

Prana appointed Marcie Peters as vice president of global sales. Before joining Prana, Peters was director of department store sales at Under Armour.

Record Spending Expected For School And College Supplies

As students gear up to go back to school and college, families plan to spend more than ever on supplies ranging from pencils and backpacks to computers and dorm refrigerators, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights and Analytics.

Sports Direct Delays Results Amid House Of Fraser Challenges

Sports Direct announced that the publication of the company’s preliminary results for the period ended April 28 will be delayed due to the “complexities” involved in integrating its acquisition of House of Fraser and the uncertain outlook for the struggling department store business.

The North Face Appoints Global VP Of Marketing

The North Face announced the appointment of Steve Lesnard as global vice president of marketing, and Tina Rolén as vice president of marketing for The North Face EMEA. Lesnard previously worked for Nike and Rolén at Vans.

Carhartt Partners With Chevrolet

Carhartt has partnered with Chevrolet to become the Official Workwear of Chevy Trucks. Chevy Trucks will be the Official Partner of Carhartt. 

5.11 Tactical To Sponsor Spartan

5.11 Tactical announced its partnership with Spartan, the largest obstacle race and endurance brand in the world. 5.11 is the Official Tactical Gear Partner of the 2019 Spartan Honor Series.